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Norges idrettshøgskole

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world rank  4480

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Overview

Norges idrettshøgskole (Norwegian School of Sport Sciences) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large city of Oslo, Norway. Founded in 1968, Norges idrettshøgskole (NIH) is a coeducational institution officially recognized by the Kunnskapsdepartementet. NIH provides courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, including bachelor's degrees in several areas of study. For an overview of the available degree levels and areas of study, see the uniRank table below or search the institution's website with the search engine below. This 58-year-old Norwegian higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The institution reports an acceptance rate of 10-19%. It is considered an extremely selective. International students are welcome to apply. NIH also provides students with several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, and administrative services.

Snapshot

Control

Norges idrettshøgskole's Control Typepublic

Entity

Norges idrettshøgskole's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Norges idrettshøgskole' Size by Total Enrollmentvery small-sized

Selectivity

Norges idrettshøgskole's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateextremely selective

Identity

Name
Name (English) Norwegian School of Sport Sciences
Name (Non Latin) n.a.
Acronym NIH
Founded 1968 Origins date back to 1870
Motto Kunnskap i bevegelse
Moving knowledge forward
Colours Red and white
Mascot
Video Presentation n.a.

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Location

Address Sognsveien 220
Oslo
0863 Oslo
Norway
Norges idrettshøgskole's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Norges idrettshøgskole Phone Number 23 26 20 00
Norges idrettshøgskole Fax Number 22 23 42 20
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Website

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Recognition and Accreditation

Norges idrettshøgskole's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Norges idrettshøgskole is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Kunnskapsdepartementet

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1968


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Norges idrettshøgskole's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Norwegian Agency for Quality Assurance in Education (NOKUT)


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Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Norges idrettshøgskole Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Norges idrettshøgskole is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Norges idrettshøgskole's academic range and degree level offering.



Norges idrettshøgskole: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes Yes
A&H Yes
L&C
B&S
M&H Yes
S&T
Eng

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Programs and Courses

Norges idrettshøgskole Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Norges idrettshøgskole Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Norges idrettshøgskole categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Norges idrettshøgskole.



Norges idrettshøgskole: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro)
International
students		 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro)

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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact Norges idrettshøgskole Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official Norges idrettshøgskole website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

Norges idrettshøgskole Admission Info


Norges idrettshøgskole's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

Norges idrettshøgskole is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


Norges idrettshøgskole's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Norges idrettshøgskole has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Norges idrettshøgskole's acceptance rate ranges from 10 to 19%, making it an extremely selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


Norges idrettshøgskole's International Students Admission International Students

Yes


Norges idrettshøgskole's Admission Office Admission Office

Sognsveien 220
Oslo 0806
22 26 20 00


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Size and Profile

Norges idrettshøgskole Size and Profile


Norges idrettshøgskole's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Norges idrettshøgskole has a student enrollment ranging from 1,000 to 1,999, making it a very small-sized institution.


Norges idrettshøgskole's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Norges idrettshøgskole's academic staff ranges from 100 to 199 members.


Norges idrettshøgskole's Control Type Control Type

Norges idrettshøgskole is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.


Norges idrettshøgskole's Entity Type Entity Type

Norges idrettshøgskole is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


Norges idrettshøgskole's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Norges idrettshøgskole's main campus is located in a suburban setting, meaning it is situated in a residential area near a city.


Norges idrettshøgskole's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Norges idrettshøgskole adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Norges idrettshøgskole's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Norges idrettshøgskole is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

Norges idrettshøgskole Facilities


Norges idrettshøgskole's Library University Library

Yes Visit Norges idrettshøgskole's Library


Norges idrettshøgskole's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Norges idrettshøgskole's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Norges idrettshøgskole's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Norges idrettshøgskole Services


Norges idrettshøgskole's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported


Norges idrettshøgskole's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Norges idrettshøgskole's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Norges idrettshøgskole's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


Norges idrettshøgskole's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

Norges idrettshøgskole Organisational Structure

The academic structure of Norges idrettshøgskole consists of the following primary first-level divisions; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.

Norges idrettshøgskole
  • Department of Physical Education
  • Department of Physical Performance
  • Department of Cultural and Social Studies
  • Department of Sports Medicine
  • Department of Coaching and Psychology

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Memberships and Affiliations

Norges idrettshøgskole Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Norges idrettshøgskole's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Nordic Association of University Administrators (NUAS)


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Social Media

Official Social Media Channels

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YouTube YouTube

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

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TikTok TikTok

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Norges idrettshøgskole public or private?

Norges idrettshøgskole is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.

Is Norges idrettshøgskole profit or non-profit?

Norges idrettshøgskole is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of Norges idrettshøgskole in terms of enrollment?

Norges idrettshøgskole has a student enrollment ranging from 1,000 to 1,999, making it a very small-sized institution.

What is the size of Norges idrettshøgskole in terms of academic staff?

Norges idrettshøgskole's academic staff ranges from 100 to 199 members.

Is Norges idrettshøgskole a coeducational institution?

Norges idrettshøgskole is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does Norges idrettshøgskole use?

Norges idrettshøgskole adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.

What religion is Norges idrettshøgskole affiliated with?

None.

Does Norges idrettshøgskole admit international students?

Yes.

What is Norges idrettshøgskole's acceptance rate and admission policy?

Norges idrettshøgskole's acceptance rate ranges from 10 to 19%, making it an extremely selective higher education institution. This university has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.

How much does it cost to attend Norges idrettshøgskole NIH?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro). International students: 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is Norges idrettshøgskole NIH located?

Norges idrettshøgskole is located in Oslo, Oslo, Norway. Address: Sognsveien 220.

Is Norges idrettshøgskole NIH accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, Norges idrettshøgskole is accredited by Kunnskapsdepartementet (since 1968).

Does Norges idrettshøgskole offer financial aid?

Not reported

Does Norges idrettshøgskole offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does Norges idrettshøgskole have a university library?

Yes

Does Norges idrettshøgskole provide student housing and accommodation?

Not reported

Does Norges idrettshøgskole have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does Norges idrettshøgskole offer academic counseling?

Not reported

Does Norges idrettshøgskole offer career services?

Not reported

Does Norges idrettshøgskole offer distance learning?

Not reported

Does Norges idrettshøgskole have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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